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Sporting News’ NFL predictions have Buccaneers as NFC South favorites

It’s finally game week for the Buccaneers, as they are set to kick off their most-anticipated season ever in just six days.

As if anyone needed any more proof that there are astronomical expectations for Tampa Bay in 2020, Sporting News came out with final standings predictions on Sunday. And wouldn’t you know it? The Bucs are predicted to finish atop the NFC South.

The publication has Tampa Bay finishing 12-4, one game ahead of the New Orleans Saints. Here’s the blurb about Bruce Arians’ team being picked as the favorite:

Tom Brady gets his sweet revenge in leading the Buccaneers to a five-game improvement and the division title.